Aphonopelma - ???

[Ian1980]

Please help. I am trying to decide which desert tarantula to buy for my next T. Anyone who has one and has had experience please give your views. Thank you in advance.

 

[KezyGLA]

GBB
Euathlus sp.

 

[Ian1980]

GBB
Euathlus sp.

I already have a GBB and she is a beauty. I was thinking about A. Chalcodes but am struggling to find any info on them regarding temperament and care etc.

 

[Ungoliant]

I am trying to decide which desert tarantula to buy for my next T. Anyone who has one and has had experience please give your views.

What are you currently keeping, and for how long? (I checked your profile. It only mentions one Grammostola pulchripes.)

What types of features are you looking for (coloring, lifestyle, temperament, moisture requirements, etc.)?

 

[thevez2]

I was thinking about A. Chalcodes

Get one! They are my favorite T. I've got a few of them. They are very laid back and easy to care for.

 

[Ian1980]

What are you currently keeping, and for how long? (I checked your profile. It only mentions one Grammostola pulchripes.)

What types of features are you looking for (coloring, lifestyle, temperament, moisture requirements, etc.)?

I have a juvenile G. Pulchripes and a saf C. Cyaneopubescens. I am very new to this and have had them for about a month now. I am ideally looking for arid species that are docile and out on show more than hiding away. Colouring isn't that important as I like all T's. They are amazing creatures.

 

[mconnachan]

I have a juvenile G. Pulchripes and a saf C. Cyaneopubescens. I am very new to this and have had them for about a month now. I am ideally looking for arid species that are docile and out on show more than hiding away. Colouring isn't that important as I like all T's. They are amazing creatures.

The Brachypelma genus has lots of stunning spp. B. albopilosum are easy to care for, as are most of the Brachypelma genus, my B. albo is doing great, I got it as a 1/4" sling, it's now around the inch mark, after 7-8mths so yes slow growing, but this gives you time to get their care perfected.

 

[Ian1980]

The Brachypelma genus has lots of stunning spp. B. albopilosum are easy to care for, as are most of the Brachypelma genus, my B. albo is doing great, I got it as a 1/4" sling, it's now around the inch mark, after 7-8mths so yes slow growing, but this gives you time to get their care perfected.

Thank you.

 

[draconisj4]

I was thinking about A. Chalcodes

That would be a good choice, mine is the most docile T I have.

 

[The Grym Reaper]

A. chalcodes are great, they can be a bit of a mixed bag temperament-wise though (for every "puppy dog" one there's at least one that's cranky as heck, my girl switches between the two).

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Brachypelma is a great genus to look into as well but I'm biased because I have 7 (No pics of my B. albiceps because it's a tiny pet hole atm).

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B. emilia

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Scarlet, my 3" female.

My B. hamorii is still defective.

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She still thinks she's a P. cancerides.

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As well as some of the other Grammostola species.

G. iheringi are a bit high strung but they grow fast, eat like tanks and are gorgeous
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G. sp. 'Concepcion' - slow growing but mine's a good eater
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G. pulchra - I've only recently acquired one as a tiny sling but it's a good eater and almost always out


Euathlus sp. 'Red'/Homoeomma sp. 'Fire'
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[Garth Vader]

Awww I vote for A. chalcodes. They are lovely and sound like they are easy enough to deal with. Not the same species but I have A. anax, my very first T that is a juvenile now. I like this T a lot. Almost always on display, not defensive or skittish at all, looks pretty cool too. Also very fat and eats ravenously. Right now they are on a diet.


The Aphonopelma genus is great for beginners and just in general, IMO. I would love to add more of them to my collection. I don't think you'd go wrong with A. chalcodes.

 

[viper69]

I already have a GBB and she is a beauty. I was thinking about A. Chalcodes but am struggling to find any info on them regarding temperament and care etc.

It would help if your profile page was up to date. I don't feel like typing things you already own. Get whatever you want, make up your mind, you have to like the animal, not us.

 

[cold blood]

The Brachypelma genus has lots of stunning spp. B. albopilosum are easy to care for, as are most of the Brachypelma genus, my B. albo is doing great, I got it as a 1/4" sling, it's now around the inch mark, after 7-8mths so yes slow growing, but this gives you time to get their care perfected.

B. albopilosum (and vagans) are basically tropical Brachys, they both prefer damp sub. OP any Brachy aside from albopilosum and vagans would be a great pick up....hamorrii is a classic

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formerly smithi

boehmei and emelia are also very nice, although beohmei can be pretty flicky by comparison....lots of other pretty cool ones as well.

P. scrofa are cool, good eaters and visible...dwarves, only reaching about 3"

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• cold blood
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Rose hairs do a lot of fasting, and grow crazy slow, and aren't too active generally...but they also tend not to hide often, if at all and they live a really really long time. But adult females are usually easy to find and cheap

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• cold blood
• Feb 7, 2017

porteri

G. pulchra is an exceedingly popular one, too. Jet black, typically docile, like it dry (like all these I mention) and grow slow and live long...they can be expensive though.

 

[Ian1980]

It would help if your profile page was up to date. I don't feel like typing things you already own. Get whatever you want, make up your mind, you have to like the animal, not us.

I am quite new to this but am sorry if I offended you. My profile page is now up to date. I know its hard to believe, but yes, I only have 2 T's. And I'm not on here to share what I know as I am far too inexperienced so am using this site, amongst others, to learn from the more experienced keepers. I do agree I need to like the animal but I do like them all. I just don't think I'm ready for anything too flashy so I am simply asking for opinions as the amount of information varies from species to species and there are also a lot of contradictions on the internet.

 

[viper69]

I am quite new to this but am sorry if I offended you. My profile page is now up to date. I know its hard to believe, but yes, I only have 2 T's. And I'm not on here to share what I know as I am far too inexperienced so am using this site, amongst others, to learn from the more experienced keepers. I do agree I need to like the animal but I do like them all. I just don't think I'm ready for anything too flashy so I am simply asking for opinions as the amount of information varies from species to species and there are also a lot of contradictions on the internet.

Didn't offend me at all, I don't take things that personal, esp on the internet hah. Not hard to believe you only have 2. One of my good friends only had one for many, many years and only recently acquired more etc Most people would be surprised to learn who s/he is.

There's no need to get more than one, or even one haha. Get how many you want.

G. iheringi makes an excellent, large fast growing T, as does G. acteon. The former is much prettier in maturity.

 

[Mychajlo]

G. iheringi makes an excellent, large fast growing T, as does G. acteon. The former is much prettier in maturity.

I always forget how large G. Iheringi get and then I remember and it makes me want one more and more, they are so beautiful. It’s kinda like a fuzzy B. Vagans

 

[viper69]

I always forget how large G. Iheringi get and then I remember and it makes me want one more and more, they are so beautiful. It’s kinda like a fuzzy B. Vagans

I was supposed to have one...read below.

They are like no other T IME. They have a body similar to GBB, not like Rose Hair's, a bottomless pit for a stomach. Mine constantly takes 4-5 crickets in one feeding and yet gains little mass visually at least. They are quite fast too.

One thing though, their cousin the actaeon look identical until maturity, I was supposed to have iheringi but upon maturity the acateon loses the cherry red and it turns to a very dark, brick red, not nearly as pretty. So buy from a reputable breeder! Other than looks, they behave the same from all accounts.

 

[Olan]

I have a pair of iheringis, and they are awesome. Too bad they are somewhat difficult to find currently.

The female, freshly molted:

 

[boina]

One thing though, their cousin the actaeon look identical until maturity, I was supposed to have iheringi but upon maturity the acateon loses the cherry red and it turns to a very dark, brick red, not nearly as pretty.

Would you please stop dissing the actaeon ? I have both and I actually like actaeon better. They are somewhat variable in color, some are dark red and a few are completely black. Who wants a tarantula looking like a baboon ape with their bright red butt anyway ? Iheringi is usually a bit bigger but when it comes to temperament both species are very similar.

 

[Ian1980]

I went and got a Brachypelma Albopilosum yesterday. She is a beauty and so far the biggest T I have.